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Prairie Rattlesnake

The Prairie Rattlesnake is a speciesof venomous pit vipers that are found in parts of Canada, Mexico and USA. They have two subspecies.

Other Names	Prairie rattlesnake, western rattlesnake, Great Plains rattlesnake
Length	More than 100 cm (3.3 ft)
Coloration	Lightly coloration in hues of brown with patches of dark brown often spread across the body in a dorsal pattern
Distribution	Native to western United States, southwestern Canada, and northern Mexico
Habitat	Dry areas with moderate vegetation coverage, rocky areas with outcrops, burrows of other animals
Diet	Ground squirrels, ground nesting birds, mice, rats, small rabbits and prairie dogs; also amphibians and reptiles, and sometimes even other snakes
Venom Fact	Venomous
Breeding Season	Spring
Clutch Size	1-25 depending upon the size of the female
Mode of Reproduction	Viviparous (gives birth to live young)
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern